By Editorial,
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mr. Joel Ssenyonyi has urged the government to review the Shillings 20,000 capitation grant allocated annually to each pupil studying under the Universal Primary Education- UPE.
He noted that the future of these students cannot be secured with such a meager investment.
Ssenyonyi further tasked government to explain why UPE schools haven’t received their capitation grant to enable smooth opening of the academic year, saying the delays have left some schools closed due to lack of funds.
Meanwhile, the national representative of persons with disabilities, Laura Kanushu expressed her disappointment over government’s failure to provide enough funds and specialized teachers to schools with children with disabilities.
Consequently, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Thomas Tayebwa directed the Ministry of Education and Sports to table a report on the performance of schools with children with disabilities next week. END.